Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is addressing concerns regarding smartphone use in schools amid rising pressure from MPs. To improve existing guidance banning mobile phones throughout the school day, she will monitor a subset of schools to evaluate how bans are enforced and their effects on student behavior. Furthermore, for the first time, the Department of Education plans to conduct an in-depth analysis of the National Behaviour Survey to uncover insights into effective enforcement strategies and the ongoing challenges educators face in implementing these bans.
"It beggars belief that the Tories repeatedly told voters they were banning phones but did nothing to ensure the guidance was being followed."
"Rather than indulge in gimmicks and headline grabbing...we're going to keep schools honest and ensure classrooms and corridors are phone free."
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